Perform from the Inside Out
Functional performance NUTRITIONBuild the capacity your body needs to thrive.
I work with active individuals and high performers to build the metabolic and nervous system capacity their bodies need to sustain performance long term without burning out.
Foundation. Capacity. Performance. In that order.What i do
Hello! I’m Meli Mastroeni Kirkwood from Venezuela. I am a bilingual Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, and a doctoral candidate in Integrative Health. Additionally, I serve as an adjunct faculty member and have over 20 years of experience in performance and wellness. I have built my practice around one fundamental truth:
You can't optimize a system that's still in survival mode.My journey through functional medicine, where I overcame panic attacks after being undiagnosed for eight years, has shaped my approach to mental wellness. By treating my life as a sport, I learned how to perform from the inside out. I understand what it feels like when your body doesn’t cooperate, even when you are doing everything right. I also know the transformative power of having the right data to understand why these challenges occur.
Credentials
→ Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
→ Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN)
→ Doctoral Candidate, Integrative Health (Doctor of Science)
→ Biology of Trauma Certified · HeartMath Practitioner
→ 20+ Years in Performance & Wellness Education
Clinical Depth. Personal Experience. Real Results.
My work is built on the Integrated Performance Model, a clinical framework that brings together functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, and movement science.
5 Stars on Google
5.0 on Google · Savannah, GA · Virtual clients nationwide
“I had my 90 minute consultation with Meli and she made all my symptoms finally make sense. As someone with a background in fitness, she really understands what I'm going through. I trust her to help me heal my body with knowledge from her own experience as well as her advanced education.”
Kim L.
“Meli is both Professional and personable. We worked together to set up the first steps of my program to improve energy and gut health. Very excited to start this journey with support from Meli.”
Brenda A.
“I'm so glad I met Meli! I didn't know what to expect going in and I came out feeling like she understood me and would be a coach for me as I work thru issues that have plagued me for years. Why didn't my other doctors for 30 years ever take the time to really delve into my discomfort.”
Jane S.
“Meli is an awesome instructor and fitness educator. I have been taking classes with her for over 5 years and highly recommend Bululu Wellness Studios. Her classes are fun and she has an amazing way of pushing you to work harder and give your all. Do yourself, and your health, a favor and sign up for a class. You won't regret it.”
J.C.C.
“Great knowledge. Friendly. Focuses on the needs of the client. On point plan development. Highly recommend!”
Michael F.
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Start with a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about where you are, what you've tried, and whether this work is the right fit.